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John Ward, R.A.
Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
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Description
- John Ward, R.A.
- illustrated letter and envelope
- dated u.r.: 22 May 1986 and variously inscribed on both sides
- pen and ink and crayon on Royal Academy of Arts letterhead paper
- 29 by 20cm., 11½ by 8in.
Condition
Both the envelope and the letter appear sound, slight creases from being folded in the envelope; otherwise in good overall condition.
Framed in a wood frame with a beige and yellow mount; unexamined out of frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The letter begins:
My dear Mark,
The strange thing is that I now look upon Annabel's as a heaven of quiet & rest. The 1000 + 1 things to see to at the R.A. are too much for me & I need a dose of drawing as a drunk needs his whisky every day....
My dear Mark,
The strange thing is that I now look upon Annabel's as a heaven of quiet & rest. The 1000 + 1 things to see to at the R.A. are too much for me & I need a dose of drawing as a drunk needs his whisky every day....